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What is SR22/SR 22/SR-22 insurance?
SR 22 is a certificate of insurance that proves you have car insurance that meets the minimum coverages required by the law. Also known as a Certificate of Financial Responsibility, or SR-22 Form, SR22 isn’t a type of insurance but rather a filing that is issued from your car insurance provider to the state’s Department of Motor Vehicle (DMV).
Who needs an SR22?
The DMV will state when an SR22 is a requirement. You may need SR 22 coverage if you have one of the following driving violations:
- Driving under the influence (DUI) or DWI
- Reckless driving of a motor vehicle
- At fault accidents without proper coverage
- Driving without car insurance coverage
- Driving with a suspended license
How long do I need an SR-22 Certificate?
The state of Illinois requires a minimum of 3 years for an SR22 filing. If your auto policy lapsed or is canceled, your auto insurance company is required by law to notify the Illinois Secretary of State immediately. If this happens, you’ll license will be suspended so it’s important that you make your low monthly payments on time.
What types of SR22 certificates are there?
The three main types of SR22 insurance are:
- Operator: An Operator’s certificate is made for drivers who rent or borrow a car, but don’t own a car. This is often referred to as a non-owner car insurance policy
- Owner: An owner’s certificate is for drivers who own and drive their own car
- Operator/Owner: An operator/owner form combines the two above and applies to both situations whether you drive your own car or borrow someone else’s car.
What’s a Certificate of Financial Responsibility?
A certificate of financial responsibility is just another term used for SR22 insurance. It’s a document filed with the Illinois DMV to let them know that you meet the minimum required car insurance coverage
Illinois car insurance coverage requirements
When it comes to SR22 insurance, Illinois drivers need to make sure that their car insurance policy meets the minimum coverage requirements for the state of Illinois. Minimum auto coverage requirements for Illinois include:
- $25,000 of bodily injury coverage per person
- $50,000 of bodily injury coverage per incident
- $20,000 of property damage coverage per incident
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